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My sister has symptoms of caffeine toxicity. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, My sister has symptoms of caffeine toxicity which mainly consist of laughing for no reason, crying all of a sudden, difficulty in completing a sentence or focusing, and inability to sleep for almost a week. She was first prescribed Quetiapine which helped her in proper sleep. After that, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.How old is your sister? Are you having parental responsibility and looking after her? The symptoms you have reported suggest an affective disorder or mood instability problem. Oxcarbazepine and Olanzapine are effective medications that act as mood ... Read Full »
How do I overcome a stressful relationship?
Query: Hello doctor,My husband is not available whenever I ask him. Whenever his family treats me badly, he never asks anything. If we fight suddenly he is asking me to take care of myself alone. He is not helping me in my work. I am really stressed. I need someone badly to talk to. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are reporting relationship problems which is quite common. Almost all couples go through difficult phases early on in their relationships. Remember there are no perfect couples and no perfect marriages. Everyone has to work proactively to maintain a healthy relat... Read Full »
I am a student suffering from OCD; despite taking medicines I have not recovered fully. Please help
Query: Hello doctor, I am a student suffering from OCD. I am taking medicines since last year for the same. I got little relief so far, but there is repetition of thoughts and patterns of something. I am not able to concentrate properly while studying. So it is taking a lot of time to read even one page du... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) symptoms can appear to be stronger when you feel stressed and work hard. But it can be effectively managed by appropriate medication, following CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) strategies, and relaxatio... Read Full »
How can I manage mental pressure due to family and studies pressure?
Query: Hello doctor,These days I get depressed a lot. I fear I am not worthy of anything. I want to study astrophysics and be a researcher but due to academic pressure, I get stressed. I am a good student and topper in my class but due to my parents' constant fights and arguments, I get disturbed mentally.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your difficult position due to stress in the family. Remember it is not your fault and it is common for young people to feel stressed and low in the mood when facing problems at home or outside. First, try to discuss your problems with either of your pa... Read Full »
How to overcome the side effects of Olanzapine tablets?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend was extremely stressed at work and started telling things that never happened and was very delusional. We took her to a psychologist, who referred her to a psychiatrist. He told us she was in a state of psychosis due to stress and prescribed Oleanz 5 mg tablet for two days. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it looks like your friend has developed stress induced acute psychotic episodes. Olanzapine is an effective medication in this situation. 2.5 mg daily is a small dose only; it is not too much ( usual dose can go up to 10 to 20 mg daily). Encou... Read Full »
How to control the involuntary movement of lips?
Query: Hello doctor, Whenever I talked to someone face to face, my left half of the upper lip moved more than the rest of the lips. I got conscious of it. It happens more when I get conscious. I feel it is in my mind and I can totally control it but I lose patience. Some days it is better, and some days i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the concern behind your query. It looks like there may have been some twitching/tremors of your upper lips due to some stress, anxiety or tiredness. It appears that gradually you have been overthinking about it leading to a vicious cycle of more str... Read Full »
What can be done to treat psychotic symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, My fiance began exhibiting psychotic symptoms nine days ago. He is 38 years old. He has no prior psych history or hospitalization. He is diagnosed with mild depression NOS. He takes Lexapro, Wellbutrin, and Suboxone. We know that this episode is not substance induced. He is currently ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Psychotic symptoms can be precipitated by different causes like intense stress, affective disorder, psychotic disorder, use of illicit substances, sometimes due to organic problems in the brain (like epilepsy, lesion, inflammation, etc.). In a way it is good to kno... Read Full »
How do I have a control over my thoughts and stop overthinking?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having anxiety towards bats. I remember touching them once two or three years ago. But now I am overthinking about it. Right now, I am having a lot of stress regarding upcoming exams as well. Please help. Can rabies be manifested after 2 to 3 years? I have taken anti-rabies sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your query, it is apparent that you have high anxiety levels, which is distressing you. As you rightly said, you are overthinking here. It looks like your upcoming exams may have increased your stress levels, which can exacerbate any underlying anxiety. Is there any ... Read Full »
Will vitamin deficiency result in loss of interest in all activities?
Query: Hello doctor, My problem is I am running low on energy since I wakeup. No interest in anything. I cannot enjoy anything even if that is supposed to make me happy. I cannot concentrate on anything. If I read something, I lose my concentration in less than a minute time. I do not feel like do anythin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand that having these troublesome symptoms can be difficult. Your blood tests appear to be within the acceptable range (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Taking Vitamin D supplement is a good idea as well. If your symptoms are persist... Read Full »
Can I be able to function normally with my mixed thoughts of anger, sadness and self hurting?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel rather extremely angry than at the same time, very sad. I always have this very gory thoughts that I wanted to kidnap and torture the person I hate and again, at the same time, I want to hurt myself because I am so incompetent and I always feel like all the people think the sam... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long have you been experiencing these symptoms like extreme anger, sadness, and other difficult emotions? Has there been anything ongoing stressors in your life that affects you negatively? From the information you have provided, it appears that you are stressed,... Read Full »